Howie Shanks
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Overall Career
Howard Samuel Shanks was born on July 21, 1890, in Chicago, Illinois. Shanks was 21 years old when he broke into the big leagues on May 9, 1912, with the Washington Senators.
Shanks had a 14-year career, primarily with the Senators. In 1,665 games he batted .253 with 1,440 hits, 25 HRs and 620 RBI. With little power, his defensive versatility kept him in the ML. He had a strong arm and could play any infield or outfield position. After his playing days, he was an Indians coach from 1928 to 1932.
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Shanks's Moments in the Sun
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Trivia
- Hit into a triple play on May 25, 1919 and helped turn a triple play on June 14, 1924
- 1921: Led the league in triples with 18
- Hit a inside-the-park grand slam on July 28, 1921.
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Transactions
- February 10, 1923: Traded by the Washington Senators with Ed Goebel and Val Picinich to the Boston Red Sox for Muddy Ruel and Allan Russell
- December 10, 1924: Traded by the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees for Mike McNally
- December 16, 1925: Released by the New York Yankees.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
